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December 2022
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'He throws himself into everything' - McCarthy impresses Cullen in Thomond test
Leinster boss Leo Cullen wanted to see how the province’s young players would handle pressure situations against Munster.
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Dec 28th 2022, 7:30 AM
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Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn start for Cheetahs against Emerging Ireland
The young Irish side look set for their toughest challenge yet in South Africa.
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Oct 7th 2022, 10:05 AM
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Leinster Rugby confirm appointment of Declan Darcy as performance coach
Darcy was a key member of Jim Gavin’s coaching team during a glittering era of success for the Dublin footballers.
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Sep 13th 2022, 11:52 AM
# Depth
Ireland set to bring inexperienced squad on mini-tour of South Africa
Andy Farrell and co. are keen to keep building their depth ahead of the World Cup.
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Aug 29th 2022, 3:55 PM
# On the Move
Ireland U21 wing-back Adaramola joins Coventry City on loan from Crystal Palace
The 18-year-old joins the Championship club on a season-long loan.
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Jul 27th 2022, 8:44 AM
# next chapter
Ex-Ireland international Peat moves into coaching with Railway Union
The 41-year-old will also continue to play in the AIL.
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Jul 5th 2022, 5:30 PM
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England veteran given World Cup hope ahead of Barbarians clash
Danny Care will be 36 by the time of next year’s tournament.
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Jun 15th 2022, 4:56 PM
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Tiernan O'Halloran signs up for 14th season with Connacht
The fullback has made over 200 appearances for the province.
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May 9th 2022, 3:29 PM
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'She's in the condition of her life' - Sene Naoupu returns for Ireland
Head coach Greg McWilliams is without 10 players who would likely have featured against England.
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Apr 19th 2022, 4:35 PM
All time
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'I doubt if I’ll ever watch football again when I retire' - Warnock
The 72-year-old Middlesbrough boss has equalled Dario Gradi’s 1,601 games as a professional manager.
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Nov 1st 2021, 6:51 PM
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Lions captain Murray 'leads by his actions' - O'Mahony
Peter O’Mahony on Conor Murray, and working with new faces in the Ireland squad.
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Jun 30th 2021, 7:30 AM
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Two-time tourist Furlong set for big Lions impact as Aki makes presence felt
The Wexford man was a Test starter last time around in 2017.
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Jun 25th 2021, 3:31 PM
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'There's a plan behind it' - Farrell leaves Sexton, Healy, and Earls out this summer
The Ireland head coach has included 11 uncapped players for the July Tests.
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Jun 14th 2021, 3:31 PM
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'He’s still as good as ever' - Sexton very much in the mix for third Lions tour
The 35-year-old is hoping to be part of the trip to South Africa this summer.
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Apr 13th 2021, 10:00 PM
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'He can do everything' - Monye's praise for old roommate Earls
Former England winger Ugo Monye thinks the Ireland star doesn’t always get the credit he deserves.
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Mar 18th 2021, 6:30 AM
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'It's about consistency at this level to prove your worth' - Farrell sees sense in new IRFU contracts
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton and Peter O’Mahony both agreed new deals this week.
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Mar 5th 2021, 6:30 AM
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Carlow hurlers add Kilkenny All-Ireland winner to management team
Chris Kealy, Joe Nolan and Pat Murphy have also been confirmed as Tom Mullally’s selectors.
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Feb 3rd 2021, 12:23 PM
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Former Ireland captain Rory Best takes on 'mentoring role' with Ulster
The 38-year-old was with the Ulster A coaching team for Friday night’s win over Leinster.
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Jan 18th 2021, 8:39 AM
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Ireland draft in high-performance coach Gary Keegan to work on mental skills
Keegan was a key figure in the transformation of Irish boxing.
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Dec 3rd 2020, 5:32 PM
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'International rugby can’t wait for you. It makes you start fast'
Keith Earls feels Ireland need to find more composure with their attack.
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Nov 28th 2020, 9:00 AM
# whistle blower
'You're almost taking a punch on the chin for the good of the game'
Irishman JP Doyle was made redundant by the RFU in England earlier this month.
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Aug 30th 2020, 9:00 AM
# End of the road
'A servant through good times and bad' - Carlow stalwart calls time on inter-county career after 13 years
Daniel St Ledger is retiring from inter-county football, his club Kildavin/Clonegal say.
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Jul 4th 2020, 5:58 PM
# signings
Madigan and Mathewson are 'two quality additions' for Ulster
The 31-year-old out-half and 34-year-old scrum-half add depth to Dan McFarland’s squad.
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May 20th 2020, 7:46 PM
# Nous
World Cup-winning ex-All Black Franks joins Scarlets coaching team
The 36-year-old will hang up his boots to move into coaching full-time.
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May 18th 2020, 4:48 PM
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Ulster confirm signing of former Munster scrum-half Alby Mathewson
The 34-year-old New Zealander will join in July.
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Feb 25th 2020, 11:52 AM
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'Johnny's at the right stage in life to be the main man, the captain, the leader'
Jamie Heaslip on why Johnny Sexton was the right choice as Ireland captain, and the challenges facing Andy Farrell.
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Jan 30th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Kavanagh takes underage coaching role with Donegal
The 2012 All-Ireland winner retired from the inter-county game for a second time in 2017.
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Dec 18th 2019, 3:51 PM
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'I just keep going' - The 83-year-old who has spent a lifetime in Irish football
Tommy Harkin will be on the Finn Harps bench as they look to ensure their Premier Division survival tonight.
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Nov 1st 2019, 7:35 AM
# Knowledge
'What is it they've experienced? Ireland's experience was not to win' - Hansen
The All Blacks boss pointed out that his team had experience of winning World Cup knock-out games.
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Oct 19th 2019, 5:31 PM
# Caps
How experienced are Ireland compared to the other World Cup contenders?
We’ve tallied up the caps and average ages of the leading nations involved in Japan.
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Sep 15th 2019, 7:16 AM
# Backroom
'It's an opportunity to bring in some experienced coaches to support Johann'
IRFU boss David Nucifora believes Munster can turn the loss of Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery into a positive.
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May 24th 2019, 6:30 AM
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Wales attack coach Rob Howley interviewed for Munster role
The 48-year-old would offer vast experience as an assistant to Johann van Graan.
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May 5th 2019, 1:45 PM
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Marmion misses out on Ireland's Italy trip but set for 150th Connacht game
Meanwhile, the province feel Jack Carty is ready for a possible Ireland debut.
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Feb 20th 2019, 6:30 AM
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Ulster set to pounce for Wallabies and Brumbies lock Sam Carter
The 29-year-old second row has won 14 caps for Australia.
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Jan 28th 2019, 10:17 PM
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Europe's wildcard picks revealed as Bjorn finalises 12-man Ryder Cup team
Paul Casey, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson have been selected.
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Sep 5th 2018, 2:38 PM
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Ex-internationals drafted in for coaching roles with Ireland's underage teams
Kevin Doyle, Andy Reid, Richard Dunne, Colin Healy and Sean St Ledger have been signed up by the FAI.
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Aug 31st 2018, 6:05 PM
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'I left my friends’ Whatsapp group the week before the 2013 final thinking, 'I can’t have any distractions''
Dublin defender Jack McCaffrey has learned that taking a more relaxed approach helps him perform on the big days.
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Aug 13th 2018, 8:00 PM
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Premier League newcomers Wolves sign Portugal international with over 100 caps
Joao Moutinho has signed for a reported £5 million from Monaco.
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Jul 24th 2018, 7:16 PM
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LPGA star Lincicome holes out with eagle for -1 second round but misses cut on PGA debut
The two-time major winner played the men’s event as a sponsor’s exemption, and enjoyed a 116-yard eagle in an impressive second round.
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Jul 21st 2018, 8:56 PM
# Ireland's Past
Women never released into society and strategic deceit of illegal adoptions: 'We can't forget'
A collaborative forum for former residents of Mother and Baby Homes has been announced.
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Jul 13th 2018, 6:15 AM
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